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Students can pursue higher studies in Sanskrit language: HRD Minister

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): HRD Minister R Pokhriyal reacted on Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, which was introduced in LS and stated that the bill will help the students to pursue higher studies in Sanskrit language. "Under this bill, 3 deemed Sanskrit universities have been made central universities. These universities will help students pursue higher studies in Sanskrit language," said HRD Minister.

Cold wave hits Delhi: Homeless people flock to night shelters

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): As temperature dipped in the national capital, the worst sufferers turned towards night shelters to survive the chilly winter of New Delhi. They are being provided free blankets and pillows. Heavy downpour on December 12 left Delhi freezing.

CM Kamal Nath inaugurates All India Police Water Sports competition in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 13 (ANI): Chief Minister Kamal Nath inaugurated the 19th All India Police Water Sports competition in Bhopal. Well-known national and international players will participate in the competition. There will be kayaking, canoeing and rowing events in the competition. The five-day competition will end on December 16. Addressing at the inaugural ceremony, chief minister said, "Police has the closest connection with the public and is the face of the administration. Police work has increased due to the use of technology. Discussion through information technology is also being done faster and better."

Nirbhaya case: Hearing will take place through video conferencing at Patiala Court, informs Advocate

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Nirbhaya rape and murder case advocate in Patiala Court, Seema Kushwaha informed that the hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the morning at Patiala Court tomorrow (December 13), the hearing will take place through video conferencing. "Tomorrow, December 13, 2019, there is a hearing on the petition which we filed on December 13, 2018. The court asked all the stakeholders to be present there in the court for the hearing," said Advocate Seema Kushwaha. She further added, "The court also asked the 4 convicts to be present but their physical presence is not possible due to security issues. Thus, they will be there through video conferencing. The hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the morning in Patiala Court."

Sensex, Nifty close on positive note led by metals and banks

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices mirrored global sentiment and extended gains after making a positive start on Thursday. The Union Cabinet's nod to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment and the government's approval to a partial credit guarantee scheme for government-owned banks to purchase high-rated pooled assets from financially sound non-banking finance companies boosted the investor sentiment. The BSE SandP Sensex surged ahead by 169 points at 40,582 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 62 points at 11,972.

Maharashtra IPS officer quits over 'communal, unconstitutional' CAB

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 12 (ANI): A Special Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Mumbai resigned from his position against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019. "Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 is against the spirit of Constitution. As Civil Disobedience Movement, I have decided to not attend office. Either my application for VRS should be accepted or my letter should be accepted as my letter of resignation," said Abdur Rahman while speaking to ANI. The Bill was passed in both of the Houses in the Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over inflation in Jharkhand

Rajmahal (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over inflation. While addressing a public gathering in Jharkhand's Rajmahal, former Congress party president Rahul Gandhi said, "Farmers are unhappy but Adani (business group) is happy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisions (demonization and GST). He took money from poor people and distributed them among some businessmen."

SC dismisses all review petitions in Ayodhya title dispute case

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Supreme Court dismissed all the review petitions in Ayodhya case judgment on December 12. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president, Arshad Madani said, "We are sorry to hear it. Not all the review petitions are rejected, some of them are heard also." Speaking on the development, Hindu Mahasabha lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain said, "These are the informations coming from your end. But if it has been dismissed then I welcome it. This is a future of further step for construction of the Ram Temple."

MS Dhoni casts his vote in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (ANI): Indian Cricketer MS Dhoni cast his vote at a polling station in Jharkhand's Ranchi. Jharkhand Assembly polls are being held in five phases. The voting for 3rd phase of Assembly polls is being held in 17 constituencies on December 12.

India, US 2+2 ministerial dialogue to hold in Washington DC on Dec 18: MEA

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on December 12 held a press conference in the national capital. While addressing the mediapersons, he briefed them about the upcoming India and United States 2+2 ministerial dialogue. He said, "India and USA 2+2 ministerial dialogue will be held on December 18 in Washington DC. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to lead the Indian delegation," said Kumar.

YSRCP women MLAs tie 'rakhi' to CM Reddy for 'Disha' Act

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 12 (ANI): Women legislators of YSRCP, on December 12, tied 'rakhi' (sacred-thread) to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for introducing the 'Disha' Act for the women safety. The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on December 11 under CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy approved the enactment of the Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) Act also known as the 'Disha' Act that provides for harsher punishments, including the death sentence, to those guilty of heinous crimes against women. As announced earlier in the Assembly by Chief Minister, in the presence of adequate conclusive evidence in cases of crime against women such as rape, acid attacks among others the judgment must be pronounced within 21 days and trial must be completed in 14 days.

Parts of Himachal Pradesh witness fresh snowfall

Mandi/ Manali/ Solang Nala/ Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 12 (ANI): Various parts of the state of Himachal Pradesh witnessed snowfall on December 12. Famous tourist spots were wrapped in a thick blanket of snow. Tourists were seen enjoying the fresh snowfall. Weather in parts of Himachal Pradesh dropped to as low as 1.8 degree Celsius.

Some people trying to make situation aggravated by misleading people in Assam: CM Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday appealed to all sections of people of Assam to maintain peace and tranquillity in the state. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I sincerely appeal to all sections of people of Assam to maintain peace and tranquillity. It's our cultural, social and spiritual tradition. I've firm belief that people of Assam, as usual, will maintain peace for all time to come." "Section of people is trying to make the situation aggravated by spreading misinformation and misleading people by saying that 10-15 million people are going to take citizenship in Assam. It's false propaganda," he added.

Normality comes from wisdom not from passing bills: Sibal

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on December 12 gave BJP government's earlier decision like demonetization and GST and said that the Centre passed bills without realizing the consequences and same it did with Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. "Normality comes from wisdom not from passing bills," said Sibal. "A wise government always ensures that the bills are passed in a manner that will satisfy everyone," added Sibal. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in both Houses of the Parliament.

BJP's priority is to develop traditions, culture, language of Northeast: PM Modi

Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Dhanbad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I assure every state of the East and Northeast that it is BJP's priority to develop the traditions, culture, language etc of Assam and other states. Central Government will work with state Governments for development. Don't be misled by Congress's statements."

Congress fishing in troubled waters of Brahmaputra, won't revive: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh attacked the Congress for fanning violence in the Northeast states. He said, "Misleading statements made by Rahul Gandhi yesterday tend to fish in troubled waters of Brahmaputra and trying to seek crutches of some of disgruntled elements to revive their fortune." Earlier, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had tweeted, 'The CAB is an attempt by Modi-Shah Government to ethnically cleanse the North East. It is a criminal attack on the North East, their way of life and the idea of India'.

Bhaiyyaji Joshi thanks PM Modi, HM Shah for bringing CAB, calls it'courageous step'

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their courageous step of bringing Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. While speaking to ANI, Joshi said, "We want to thank the Centre, PM Modi and HM Amit Shah for the courageous step of bringing Citizenship Amendment Bill. It is a big initiative of present government to give honourable place to refugees (from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh) living in India. We welcome them." The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed from both the Houses of the Parliament.

Fans celebrate Rajinikanth's 70th birth anniversary in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): On the occasion of Thalaiva's 70th birthday, Maharashtra Rajinikanth Fans Welfare Association celebrated his birthday in Mumbai. They all gathered in front of a temple and cut a cake. Fans also chanted 'Happy Birthday Thalaiva'. Superstar Rajinikanth is honoured and awarded with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

People of Northeast are against CAB irrespective of religion: Ghulam Nabi Azad

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that North-Eastern states are suffering from worst situation after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in both the Houses of the Parliament. Speaking to ANI, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "Unrest is across the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. But worst situation is in North-Eastern states, as a result of the passage of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in both the Houses. People of Northeast, irrespective of religion, are against the bill." CAB was passed in Rajya Sabha on December 11 with a majority of 125 votes against 105.

Watch: India-China troops practice insertion by helicopters during joint training exercise

Shillong (Meghalaya), Dec 12 (ANI): India-China troops participated in 'Hand-in-Hand 2019' exercise in Meghalaya's Shillong. Indian and Chinese troops practiced insertion by helicopters. The exercise is being held at Umroi Cantonment in Shillong, Meghalaya as part of the eighth such exercise between the two sides. The 14-day joint training exercise began on December 07.